I can't help but ask one more question for clarificatino of the situation.
Do you have a written diagnosis from psychiatrist and have you given that to them? Seems to me they can't say it doesn't exist if they're not psychiatrists when a psychiatrist says it exists. The issue then is is the behavior the result of the illness or something else? I've been down that road in a manifestation hearing. But you can't get that because she's not being suspended and she doesn't have an IEP.
How much does this teacher know about Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)? For sure you should demand, or bring yourself, a qualified medical person who can discuss Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in the meeting.
You're also saying that she needs a FBA and BIP. The one that the teacher has done unilaterally isn't working. But the teacher doesn't see that. But I think you need an IEP before you can demand the FBA.
Have you taken a look at the ways in which a child qualifies for an IEP under the new IDEA? What educational impact is the illness having?
Guess I'm saying that rather than focus on today's crisis take a broader look at what qualifies her for an IEP. Set up the facts so that she qualifies. Then demand a FBA and BIP to be done by a quaified therapist, not by a teacher who is not qualified to do one anyway. Hope that makes sense.
